Emma Raducanu’s first-round Wimbledon opponent, Ekaterina Alexandrova, has withdrawn due to illness. As a result, Emma will now face lucky loser Renata Zarazua in the first round on Centre Court.
Alexandrova, who was the 22nd seed, would have been a challenging draw for Raducanu, but this change provides her with an unexpected advantage. Renata Zarazua, ranked 98th, has limited grass-court experience, having won only seven matches on grass in her career, none at the tour level. Emma Raducanu’s return to Centre Court comes after missing last year’s tournament due to surgery on both wrists and one ankle. With this development, Raducanu has high hopes for a good run at the All England Club, given her recent form in grass-court events.
Emma Raducanu in 2024
WLWWLWWLLW Now the world no.135, Raducanu played her last match on the 27th of June when she capitulated to world no.12 Darya Kasatkina 6-2 6-2 in the quarter in Eastbourne (draw).
Currently, during this year the Brit has achieved a composed 13-9 record. Emma Raducanu’s most significant result of the current year was getting to the semifinal in Nottingham.
